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  • Guest Speaker: Ability Learning Network: Building Maintenance and Repair Training

    Guest Speaker: Ability Learning Network: Building Maintenance and Repair Training

    Tamara Estwick from Ability Learning Network (ALN) will talk about their Building Maintenance and Repair training program.  (If you are on EI or OW, financial assistance may be available.)

    Program details:  

    • 12 weeks of classroom instruction
    • 4 weeks of work placement
    • 6 months of job search assistance

    Earn a certificate in the following: 

    • Building Maintenance and Repair
    • St. John Ambulance — Level A CPR/AED
    • WHMIS
    • Occupational Health & Safety

    Topics covered:

    • Plumbing repair
    • Basic Electrical
    • Carpentry
    • Painting
    • Drywall Repair
    • Ceramic Tilinjg
    • Building systems
    • Lock/door hardware
    • Internet job search
    • Resume/cover letter development

     

    Guest Speaker: NPower Canada – Contact Centre Professional Program

    Guest Speaker: NPower Canada – Contact Centre Professional Program

    GUEST SPEAKER:  NPower Canada — Contact Centre Professional Program

    NPower Canada provides a free program that will train individuals for entry level careers within contact centres.  The program includes 6 weeks of in-class training followed by job placements (majority of placements will be full-time employment) with their partner organizations.  Participants can expect to earn anywhere from $14 to $22 per hour (plus benefits in many cases). 

    Basic eligibility criteria:   Youth between the ages of 18 and 29 years old who:

    • Have completed high school/GED
    • Are eligible to work in Canada (valid work permit)
    • Demonstrate financial need
    • Have experienced difficulty pursuing further education and/or finding employment
    • Have strong English language skills (e.g., CLB Level 7-8)
    • Are motivated to work

    If you would like to attend, please phone our branch at 416-535-8448 to pre-register for the information session.

    Guest Speaker: Wanda Pascucci, Service Canada

    Guest Speaker: Wanda Pascucci, Service Canada

    Wanda Pascucci, Citizen Services Specialist with Service Canada, will talk about INCOME SUPPORTS, such as:

    • Employment Insurance
    • Canada Pension Plan
    • Old Age Security

    Guest Speaker: Service Canada Programs

    Guest Speaker: Service Canada Programs

    Wanda Pascucci, Citizen Services Specialist with Service Canada, will talk about INCOME SUPPORTS, such as:

    • Employment Insurance
    • Canada Pension Plan
    • Old Age Security

    Hiring Event: Value Village

    Hiring Event: Value Village

    Value Village is hiring FULL-TIME and PART-TIME candidates!

    Positions include:

    • Merchandisers
    • Material Handlers
    • Donation Receiving Attendants
    • Sales Clerks
    • Supervisors
    • Managers

    The firm pays competitive wages, and there are quarterly bonus opportunities and Benefits for Full-Time positions.

    Value Village is an equal opportunity employer.

    Interviews will be conducted on the spot; please dress to impress.

     

    Please bring your:  Resume, SIN Card, and Photo ID.

    To register for this event:  Please call 416-535-8448, ext 31 or email desmond_appiah-bediako@yes.on.ca

     

    Time & Date:     Thursday January 19, 2017, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Location:           1610 Bloor Street West (between Dundas West and Keele
                                   subway stations)

    HIRING EVENT: Value Village

    HIRING EVENT: Value Village

    Value Village is hiring FULL-TIME and PART-TIME candidates!

    Positions include:

    • Merchandisers
    • Material Handlers
    • Donation Receiving Attendants
    • Sales Clerks
    • Jewelry Pricers
    • Supervisors
    • Managers

    The firm pays competitive wages, and there are quarterly bonus opportunities and Benefits for Full-Time positions.

    Value Village is an equal opportunity employer.

    Interviews will be conducted on the spot; please dress to impress.

    NOTE:  Please bring your:  Resume, SIN Card, and Photo ID.

    To register for this event:  

         Please call:  416-535-8448, ext 31  
             or email:  desmond_appiah-bediako@yes.on.ca

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